So much to breakdown from this piece. This one is the most well integrated from Comic plot line to musical number by far. The line "we must break slavery" and "soliders crying freedom" putting an emphisis on Wendy implying that this isn't just an audition for Ratian representation, in which almost all of the americans are Ratians in this piece which is already significant, but also to free Wendy from her fathers hold. The fact that Queenie is the spy when was already spying in the main narrative, adds the weight of that choice I'm not sure what flag Gabrielle is holding but I think the piece implies it's not only Eugene who immigrated to the states for theater The fact the general of the red coats is Wendy's dad and that George Washington is played by Ms Veronica implying they have a larger war in play and that the main cast is caught in the cross fire The fact that Hamilton's wife is played by Alex who told Eugene to get the lead role AND showed great implied romantic interest possibly foreshadowing a plot line Wendy leaving as if to surrender to what ever holds the same way she's found dead in the middle of the piece This hold the most amount past threads woven in and so much implied and future threads setup for the future It didn't tug my heartstrings like the last one but the choreography, narrative setup, and implications makes this one the turning point and the breather people need before the big hammer comes down.... and I'm scared from what this song sets up in the future within hamilton the musical and what that implies for the narrative God you and your team are doing excellent work keep it up
Once again I gotta say that I love how you bring in the story in these animations. Wendy being left alone "dying" while everyone is cheering and happy, she lipsyncing "freedom", her leaving while the shows not over. Poetic cinema 🤌 And the animation. God. You have no idea what joy I felt watching this. Your storytelling and animation skills are just fantastic!!!!! Edit: Oh and of course her fighting for freedom and dying for it!!!
Despite Wait For Me having the biggest impact on me out of these. This is the overall BEST animatic out of them all. It’s the best paced, it has the smoothest animation, it has the best single shots, the best moments. It has everything you could ask for
I think this signifies Eugene getting the part in the Musical Pipers, and the other Ratians celebrating that they're finally being given a chance. That's my interpretation.
Seriously.... can this get an actual online series?!?!!? Probably the best take on school theater I have seen so far. Better than Glee, better than High School Musical... better than most musical shows I have seen. This is true talent and I am totally here for it!!!
@@jarofblueberryjam You can see it at the start of the animatic where it transitions from actors in a theater to characters actually playing out the event, and at the end, when it transitions back to the audience and actors.
This is even more impactful after reading the comic. The first time I ever saw this, I thought it looked cool, but knowing the Musical Pipers story behind it makes it even more breathtaking!
How do all our 3 leads have so much swag in this one? xD Queenie especially is just LIVING IT UP as Hercules! Also, verry smart to give Wendy to role of Laurens, a character that after this doesn't "really" apear in the musical, besides beeing mentioned, anymore. It ties in well with her distancing herself from the group, and leaves thematicly open doors for her return should she "invent herself new" (aka, get the courage to stand up to her father despite everything) since the actor who plays Laurens comes back later in the story to play a new charackter, Philip. Also, also, was that Alex as Eliza, or am I tripping? Becouse if so, and depending on how far this was thought out, I sense danger. Becouse Eliza is a character that tries to remove herself from the story after beeing "betrayed" (cheated on) by Alex, who is played by Eugene here. I don't want Alex to end up in a place where he could feel betrayed by Eugene! Kid JUST started having faith in her! Also, also, also, don't think I didn't see her at 4:31 ! That's the bullie that tripped Ann and got her and Alex kicked out of the theater! In your face, blondie!
Rambu, I've known you had a talent, but this is far and above anything I've ever seen in the animatic genre. Truly mindblowing! Thank you for all your effort!
This was _the single_ best Animatic you've released so far! Eugene's active enthusiasm, the incredible action of the fights, _Queenie--_ I mean, _Hercules Mulligan..._ But most importantly of all, the very end. They _won._ Eugene did it! _They turned the world upside down._ Whatever the hell else Wendy's father thinks... he is _not_ winning without one _hell_ of a fight. Rambu, you're a genius beyond compare. And I can't _wait_ to read this story to the very very end!
I don't think I've seen anyone commenting on the audience reaction at 4:31? In Episode 20, there's a woman in the audience who purposefully trips Anne, leading to Alex's blowup and the Robert Grimm students being ejected from the auditions. In this audience reaction, we see that same woman watching the end of the performance with a captivated expression. I can't help but wonder how this will impact things going forward! This whole animatic is simply phenomenal, Rambu! As always, your attention to all the little details and your amazing execution have created a video I can't help but keep coming back to watch! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing gift with us!!
Holy crap. What an absolutely fantastic piece of art. Everything, from the expressions to the way you set each scene to the absolute crazy fight scene. Probably be best animatic I’ve seen.
Oh my goodness! The dynamic camerawork is a mile above anything you've done here before! Such an amazing piece, thank you so much for sharing! Edit I wa sonly halfway thru HOLY FROG WHAT AM I PUTTING IN MY EYES RN?!?!?!?!?!?!?
0:23 I can see that Steven Universe inspiration in Eugene's sword... Also a few hours ago I saw this--and was blown away. I immediately binge-read your webtoon and animations in a few hours, and I am BLOWN AWAY by how well that context enriches these animatics, while they still awe alone. I have a direct before-after comparison, and I am LOVING this story!!
Theres so much that mind cant process! I literally stoped the video every second to see everything. All the ocs looks fantastic im so happy for them, and omg Queenie as Hercules Gabrielle as Lafayette and Wendy's parts hurted me so much. Congrats to everyone and amazing work Rambu this really made my day
The part with Queenie the being the spie and how she's getting the information RAP had me giggling and laughing like a kid watching a favorite trick. Also great animatics and I can see that you're getting better and better. Keep it up and I'll be here watching.
the fight scenes were GOD-TIER (ESPECIALLY the sequence with the canon and eugene's quick draw shot, holy shit-) but can we talk about the hercules/queenie intro sequence?????? IM A SUCKER FOR TEXT. the special effects make me INSANE here, with the stuff like the typewriter bit and the way the scroll eugene threw down extended into an actuasl map.......HOOOOOOO boy im re-watching this at LEAST five more times
This video is an absolute work of art from start to finish and I adored watching it so much. So many great moments others have already pointed out, so I'll just say I absolutely loved Eugene's sassy gun twirl at 1:12
OH MY GOSH THE MOVEMENTS ARE SO SWELL MADE AND THE ACTION SHOTS AND SCENES AND AND AND *oh my god, I see a fluffy tail I REPEAT I SEE A FLUFFLY TAIL OMG THANK YOU FOR ADDING RJ IN I FEEL SO AAAAAAAA*
YOURE ONE OF MY BIGGEST INSSPRATIONS FR ONSMH IT WAS AMAZING THE WAY YOU ANIMATE IS INSANE AND THE EXMOTIONS AND CHARCTERS DESIGNS AND THE LAYOUT AND THE PACING AND MAN OH MAN BRO IT WAS INSANE ADORED IT THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK LOVE YOUR OCS AND STORY SM AAA✨✨✨✨🌺🌺🌺🌺🤸♀🤸♀
I almost never comment but I had to break that streak for this. I’ve followed your channel since Defying gravity and to see your improvement has left me speechless. THE FIGHT SCENES! THE EXPRESSIONS! THE PERSPECTIVE! Your honestly one of my biggest inspirations and I hope your phenomenal work continues!
1:40 OH. Eliza is the goth rat who got kicked out....and she and the Ratian Grimm schoolkids are "expecting" Eugene to get the lead role...and do a great job. It shows the pressures she's under. And once Eugene does well, goth mouse girl (sorry I just started the comic a few hours ago, don't have names memorized yet!) is happy for her! And Eugene is relieved that she did good! Plus Dr. Wolfgang is in more performances (in part bc the cast expands--rather than just Wendy and Eugene from "Defying Gravity") because she's got plenty at stake, since the principal is threatening her job and the Grimm school.
OMG, WHY DIDN’T I FIND THIS CHANNEL EARLIER!?!? The way he wear his coat, I was already impressed with that then that FIGHT SCENE!!! THIS ANIMATION SO SMOOTH I CAN’T OMG CAN’T EXPLAIN BY WORDS!! HOW DID YOU EVEN DRAW THAT MAP!? This may be the best animatic I ever seen!! I just subscribed now!! 0:56 Also this is my favorite part lol
Since you are seemingly new here, might I interest you in the fact that these animatics are part of the creators own comic, called "Musical Pipers"? :3 You can read it on both Instagram and Webtoons!
The story that was told in this animation was perfect as usual. What I wasn’t expecting was the incorporation of the 3-D backgrounds everything moved so smoothly it makes me want to see a fully animated version even more I can’t wait to see what happens next I think it’s time to rock ‘n’ roll to the next scene 😊
Rambu, it is not an exaggeration to say your are my favorite artist/animator on youtube, and the competition isn't high far outside the platform either. Your style has such an inspired energy, you have a wonderful sense of dynamic and scale, and your angles and rhythm match each song choice perfectly. I'm bouncing up and down in my seat with excitement every time i get a notification. Please keep doing the work that makes you the happiest, because it motivates several other artists like myself :)
Not 100% familiar with the characters and their story but have seen pretty much all your videos and HOLY SHIT YOU'RE SO GOOD AND THIS HAS TO BE MY FAVORITE SO FAR Not just because it's from one of a few musicals I like and am VERY familiar with, but all the actions and the movement and everything IT'S SO FUCKING GOOOOOD The horse animation was a shock, and the fighting was SO LOVELY AND FLUID AND *THE* SHIT, and THE SURRENDER AND "if this really means freedom" LIKE THAT SHIT HITS, AND IT'S SO GOOD WTF *😭💜ENVYYYYYYY 💖💖💖* Why you gotta make banger videos with banger visuals to banger songs >:0000
I haven't seen this talked about much but I'm loving the parallels between Eugene getting the lead role for Alex, and Hamilton (played by Eugene) winning the Battle of Yorktown for Eliza (played by Alex).
OP. OP OH MY GOD. OH MY GOD OH MY GOD THIS IS GENUINELY THE BEST ANIMATIC I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE. IM ACTUALLY AT A LOSS FOR WORDS LIKE THIS WAS A STRAIGHT-UP CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE THE WAY YOU UTILISE BOTH 3D AND 2D ELEMENTS IN THIS ANIMATIC…. ELEVATING IT TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL…. AND THE CAMERA MOVEMENTS? THE PERSPECTIVES? THE COMPOSITION AND DYNAMICS OF EVERY SINGLE SHOT? THE ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING CINEMATOGRAPHY????? OP ILL PASS OUT AND THE WAY YOU ANIMATED THE MOVEMENTS OF YOUR INCREDIBLE CHARACTERS….. BRO I DONT EVEN KNOW HOW TO DESCRIBE IT….. YOU UNDERSTAND HUMAN MOTION AND EXPRESSIONS SO WELL ITS ACTUALLY DRIVING ME CRAZY….. THERES SO MUCH FLUIDITY AND EMOTION AND PERSONALITY IN EVERY SINGLE SHOT OF YOUR CHARACTERS…… OP I WILL BLEED AND DIE FOR THEM!!!!!!!! I LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!! GOD. GOD OP THANK YOU SO SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR WORK….. IT’S GENUINELY BOTH A PRIVILEGE AND AN HONOR TO BE ABLE TO ACCESS YOUR PHENOMENAL WORK….. YOUR WORK WILL GO ON TO INSPIRE COUNTLESS MORE!!!! THANK U SO MUCH OP
Okay, this animatic blew my expectations out of the water. Like WOW. I'm going to make a long as heck comment on the scenes, symbolisms I think I caught and thoughts on what is going to happen from now on. So please bear with me and I'll fix any errors once I'm on my laptop. *Characters* Eugene as Alexander Hamilton. OFC she plays the main role, but what symbolises here is how she leads not only the Robert Grimm High students to having a chance on stage, but also all Ratians. She will lead them to victory. Also, like Hamilton, she had an unhappy childhood where she thinks she won't get a good life, but she has her friends with her to get through everything and get what she wants: to perform Gabrielle as Marquis de Lafayette Queenie as Hercules Mulligan Wendy as John Laurens Eugene's friends. Like Hamilton having a group of friends who're there for him, these are the ones there for her. I'll get to how their role fits their character and story in a bit. Dr. W. As George Washington Other than being a strict teacher of the class, Dr. W. Kinda trust Eugene, so with this, Eugene is like Dr. W's right-hand man so then they can get a hopeful future for Ratians and be treated right. Alex as Elizabeth Schuyler Not really shippy, but more like Alex waiting for Eugene to win and get the main role to prove everyone wrong. *Scenes and Symbolisms* 0:11 I was hoping History Has Its Eyes On You would make it in here, and I was not disappointed! Because right now, History does have its eyes on Eugene. Everyone is watching and judging her every move, hoping she makes any mistake for them to fail her. But right now, Eugene is here to make History to get the main role for not just her sake, but every Ratians. 0:45 The Lafayette and Hamilton scene highlights how Gabrielle always pushes Eugene to be the one in the spotlight, despite him having a better chance at the main role. 1:06 onwards. Eugene refuses to give up her shot for the main role as she prepares to lead the Ratians to what they should have the right to like everyone else. Further along, she reflects on her life, and the friends she met, and that Alex (as Eliza) is waiting for her to get the main role for everyone's sake. 2:25 Okay, everyone screamed for Queenie to be Hercules, and again, NOT DISAPPOINTED. The energy she emits in the way she moves and poses are PERFECT. Other than her personality and power being perfect for this role, but it's also because she knows Wendy's dad's secret, so she is indeed "a spy." 2:44 onwards. Not an analysis on the symbolism but HOLY CRAP THE FRAME SHOTS, ANGLES AND MOVEMENTS for the battle scenes. HOW?!? You really out did yourself! 3:20 I'll say what I have to say about Wendy as Laurens here. Wendy is Eugene's best and closest friend. And like the Hamilton Musical fandom, some ships the two girls together like shipping Hamilton and Laurens together. Wendy fighting in South Carolina is the same as her fighting for her main role in another team. However, she's getting killed over it. I'm not saying she'll die, but basically her existence and identity as herself is killed off if not completely over what is forced on her. 3:54 onwards. The world is turned upside down thanks to Eugene. Needless to say (and hopefully what this animatic is showing), Eugene and her team won. The Ratians "performing" are reacting to the news that Eugene basically defied all expectations and won for them. Even the audience (including the Heather Chandler rip off) are moved and in awe by her performance. Wendy's asshat of a father isn't, but who knows what he's scheming under that smile. Wendy leaving is either because it's her turn to perform next, or that she cannot cheer for Eugene in front of her father. And at the end of it all, this amazing performance, is all done by Eugene herself. *Thoughts on what will happen* Unless there's some BS on saying why Eugene and her team didn't win and not allowing her to get the main role, she basically won. As the song said, the world is turned upside down because of her. The Ratians are cheering for her. The audience are amazed by how a Ratian can perform. If there is a chance the higher ups try to sabotage Eugene's grades on her performance, I think Queenie, "the spy" will leak the video she caught on Wendy's father to bring his downfall (which is risky). It's all risky for Wendy though, because even if she's set to win, it will be rigged. So she will ultimately lose either way. In my opinion, Wendy is never meant to win (unless again, rigged), because she always had Eugene's help to study on how to play the characters for their performance. She doesn't have that anymore. Okay! That's the end of my ramble! Amazing work! This is a super long comment, but your series and animatic deserves an essay written! I wish you an amazing day and get some time to rest! Looking forward to your next updates! Cheers!
Every time I watch one of these. I feel like I’m gonna cry form how good it is. It’s so well planned out, there are some shots that are literally breathtaking, and the characters have so much life and expression! I know this sounds corny and what everyone says about these things but I really do sincerely think these animatics are the best kind out there.
AHHHH I AM SCREAMING I LOVE LOVE LOVE THE FIGHTING SEQUENCES SO MUCH MAN The ending gave me chills as well it's just too good you are just so underrated-
I may be a week late but I'm still going to keep my record of praising every animatic! It was incredible! Your dynamic movements got even better and it made the fighting so fluid and I could feel the power behind every hit, dodge, and shot. Expertly put together, emotion, physical power, and locations all working in tandum to make something amazing!
I've said this before and I'll say as many times as I have to till the world recognizes it. Rambu is an animation GOD. Since their first Musical Piper animatic she's done nothing but perfect masterpieces and somehow they just keep improving. It's almost been a bit over a year since we were blessed with Defying Gravity. She's everything I wish I could be and one of my biggest inspirations.
Oh my lord, this is so good! It was so worth the wait. The smooth animation all over, and the use of roles to show how the characters are going outside of the show. And Queenie as Hercules Mulligan? Perfection. Utter and complete.
The atmosphere of this animatic was so fun to watch and I love how each animatic matches the vibe of each song! The comic kind of layouts were a great way to illustrate past events while maintaining the action-packed vibe it was amazing!!!
EXCUSE ME !?!?!?!?! EXCUSE ME !!!!! THE SWORDFIGHT SCENE WITH THE ONE TENSE MOMENT WHERE UR HEART SINKS AND THEN U BREATHE A SIGH OF RELIEF WHEN HE SHOOTS THE OTHER ONE WITH THE PISTOL. OMG OMG OMG OMG I CANT EVEN
I was here pretty early but I decided to watch it first My body is shivering in excitement as I watch this AND RAMBU DIDN'T LET US DOWN THE MOVEMENT OF THE FIGHT SCENE IS FAR AMAZING FROM WHAT I EXPECTED All the waiting is worth it I'm telling you IT'S WORTH IT Sawing almost everyone's OC in the animation once again make me so happy Rambu you really out did yourself 😭 We love you
Something I’m realizing is that every pair of roles which the Eugene/Wendy duo end in tragedy/separation. The nature of the tragedies are interesting as well, as I think they represent each character + their part in the eventual falling out. (Brief spoilers for Wicked, Dear Evan Hansen, Beetlejuice, Hadestown, and Hamilton.) Elphaba and Glinda was a friendship/(implied romantic) relationship which fell apart when Elphaba (Eugene) found out the truth about Oz and the Wizard. Elphaba left her home, becoming the Wicked Witch of the West, while Glinda stayed, living in regret of not being able to go with Elphaba. Evan and Zoey (who we briefly see in Waving Through A Window) are a friendship/(later)romantic relationship that falls apart after Evan (Eugene) reveals the truth about Connor’s death. Zoey’s family cuts contact with Evan, but the musical ends with the two meeting again, their relationship unmended but the two coming to an understanding. Evan’s story ends in self-acceptance. Lydia and Beetlejuice is less tragic, but the two realized their friendship is a bit messed up when, after Beetlejuice becomes human, Lydia (Wendy) literally backstabs him to kill him. She expresses remorse but feels as if she had to do it, and the two part ways as Beetlejuice’s ghost goes off on a self-discovery journey. Lydia’s story ends with a mended (found) family. Orpheus and Eurydice are lovers, and when Eurydice dies, Orpheus ventures to the Underworld to rescue her. Hades promises them that, if they can make it to the surface without Orpheus looking back (not knowing if Eurydice’s following) then she can live. The musical ends with Orpheus’s (Wendy)‘s fear and paranoia getting the best of him and he looks back, unintentionally betraying Eurydice and killing her. Hamilton and Laurens are best friends and could have arguably been lovers. The two die apart from each other, both in distance and in years. It’s outside circumstances that lead to Laurens (Wendy)‘s death and Hamilton’s (Eugene)‘s subsequent deterioration. I think it’s neat how the animatics foreshadow Eugene and Wendy’s relationship based on the characters they play.
Personally I am sick of the Hamilton oversaturation, but DAMN you for making so Artistically action packed and Fucking amazing. Now you have me hooked on Hamilton again!
This freaking rules. I love all these animatics so much man you have no idea. And I don’t care how many people say it‘s overrated or basic, Hamilton is easily one of the best musicals out there. 2:40 also this frame is so dang good
Damn. Just...damn. I often imagine scenes in my head while listening to music. A good portion of my Hamilton head-movie has just been replaced this beauty. Bravo once again for conveying everything from the ecstatic energy of the fast paced moments to the tense drama of the slower ones. You have an amazing grasp of scene composition and facial expression. Love what you do and I can't wait for what comes next.
This is breathtaking as always! The camera work, the pacing, the gestures! And don't think that I didn't notice the little horse running animation there! GOD! I love your work so much. Thank you for existing and doind what you do! My days are better because this exists.
Man that was GREAT!!! The best part of these isn’t just the beautiful story but the funky music and upgrade in animation. All these together make me excited for them EACH AND EVERY TIME!!! You go Rambu!
I never knew I would love Queenie as Hercules but here I am, sobbing and loving how chaotic she is
Of course she'd get to play the spy
she ATE with that performance.
I LOVED how you broke gender norms with Queenie whom is a female playing Hercules mulligan.
@@mckayleepugmire9947 Now who I am thinking about it makes a lot of sense!
I got shivers down my spine every time i saw this part of the animatic...its just that good!
THE FIGHT SCENES?? HOLY SHOES I AM OUT OF WORDS ABOUT HOW AMAZING THAT WAS THIS IS SO PHENOMENAL
I need to add holy shoes to my alternative cuss word vocabulary
@@kingofwombats2535 Man got the Jordans of Jesus
I KNOW RIGHT!?
Holy shoes? let me write that down.
RIGHT?!?! ITS PROFESSIONAL LEVEL AND SO BEAUTIFUL
Finally an animatic that gives this song the dynamic angles it was created for
So much to breakdown from this piece. This one is the most well integrated from Comic plot line to musical number by far.
The line "we must break slavery" and "soliders crying freedom" putting an emphisis on Wendy implying that this isn't just an audition for Ratian representation, in which almost all of the americans are Ratians in this piece which is already significant, but also to free Wendy from her fathers hold.
The fact that Queenie is the spy when was already spying in the main narrative, adds the weight of that choice
I'm not sure what flag Gabrielle is holding but I think the piece implies it's not only Eugene who immigrated to the states for theater
The fact the general of the red coats is Wendy's dad and that George Washington is played by Ms Veronica implying they have a larger war in play and that the main cast is caught in the cross fire
The fact that Hamilton's wife is played by Alex who told Eugene to get the lead role AND showed great implied romantic interest possibly foreshadowing a plot line
Wendy leaving as if to surrender to what ever holds the same way she's found dead in the middle of the piece
This hold the most amount past threads woven in and so much implied and future threads setup for the future
It didn't tug my heartstrings like the last one but the choreography, narrative setup, and implications makes this one the turning point and the breather people need before the big hammer comes down.... and I'm scared from what this song sets up in the future within hamilton the musical and what that implies for the narrative
God you and your team are doing excellent work keep it up
Once again I gotta say that I love how you bring in the story in these animations. Wendy being left alone "dying" while everyone is cheering and happy, she lipsyncing "freedom", her leaving while the shows not over. Poetic cinema 🤌
And the animation. God. You have no idea what joy I felt watching this. Your storytelling and animation skills are just fantastic!!!!!
Edit: Oh and of course her fighting for freedom and dying for it!!!
THE FIGHT SCENE. THE. FIGHT. SCENE. YOU NEVER FAIL TO DISAPPOINT OH MY GOD. I LOVE QUEENIE SO MUCH.
Never fail to disappoint? damn.
Despite Wait For Me having the biggest impact on me out of these. This is the overall BEST animatic out of them all. It’s the best paced, it has the smoothest animation, it has the best single shots, the best moments. It has everything you could ask for
I think this signifies Eugene getting the part in the Musical Pipers, and the other Ratians celebrating that they're finally being given a chance. That's my interpretation.
HELLO??? IM BARELY A MINUTE IN AND THESE SHOTS.... BRO.... THE PERSPECTIVES??? God this is so cool...
2:46 THIS SCEENEEE!??!???? HELLOOOOO
WHY IS IT SMOOTH, WHY IS IT HIGH QUALITY, RAMBU YOU'VE OUTDONE YOURSELF OMG I GOT GOOSEBUMPS-
Seriously.... can this get an actual online series?!?!!? Probably the best take on school theater I have seen so far. Better than Glee, better than High School Musical... better than most musical shows I have seen.
This is true talent and I am totally here for it!!!
There's a webcomic on Webtoon drawn by the same animator if you're interested!
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I'm not quite sure where the school theater came into play, would you mind explaining it?
@@jarofblueberryjam You can see it at the start of the animatic where it transitions from actors in a theater to characters actually playing out the event, and at the end, when it transitions back to the audience and actors.
@@sadlotus9107 no they still post on Webtoon!
This is even more impactful after reading the comic. The first time I ever saw this, I thought it looked cool, but knowing the Musical Pipers story behind it makes it even more breathtaking!
3:05 has to be the best shot!!! The smoothness of this shot is just amazing!!!
Why do I feel like Eugene, despite winning the lead role, is going to have to fight a continued uphill battle?
I wish more professionally animated shows could choreograph like this the fight scene is incredible amazing work as always
How do all our 3 leads have so much swag in this one? xD
Queenie especially is just LIVING IT UP as Hercules!
Also, verry smart to give Wendy to role of Laurens, a character that after this doesn't "really" apear in the musical, besides beeing mentioned, anymore. It ties in well with her distancing herself from the group, and leaves thematicly open doors for her return should she "invent herself new" (aka, get the courage to stand up to her father despite everything) since the actor who plays Laurens comes back later in the story to play a new charackter, Philip.
Also, also, was that Alex as Eliza, or am I tripping?
Becouse if so, and depending on how far this was thought out, I sense danger. Becouse Eliza is a character that tries to remove herself from the story after beeing "betrayed" (cheated on) by Alex, who is played by Eugene here. I don't want Alex to end up in a place where he could feel betrayed by Eugene! Kid JUST started having faith in her!
Also, also, also, don't think I didn't see her at 4:31 ! That's the bullie that tripped Ann and got her and Alex kicked out of the theater! In your face, blondie!
2:39 AMAZING INCREDIBLE OUTSTANDING I LOVE THIS
Rambu, I've known you had a talent, but this is far and above anything I've ever seen in the animatic genre. Truly mindblowing! Thank you for all your effort!
This was _the single_ best Animatic you've released so far! Eugene's active enthusiasm, the incredible action of the fights, _Queenie--_ I mean, _Hercules Mulligan..._ But most importantly of all, the very end. They _won._ Eugene did it! _They turned the world upside down._ Whatever the hell else Wendy's father thinks... he is _not_ winning without one _hell_ of a fight.
Rambu, you're a genius beyond compare. And I can't _wait_ to read this story to the very very end!
Oh my god?!?!? The fight choreography??? The expressions??? The CGI BACKGROUNDS??!!?!?!!??!? I genuinely have no clue how these keep getting better
I just love how the characters at 0:49 are animated here lol
This fight choreography is amazing, I would watch every episode of a show with this type of choreography
람부님 진짜 애니메이션 동화 매끄러운거랑 애들 표정 립싱크 딱딱 맞는거 진짜 천재........와이파이로 못 듣겠어서 데이터 키고 조신히 들었습니다....
한국인이다!!
I knew Eugene wouldn't throw away her shot
4:00 the drum sound as the typewriter is just ✨perfection✨ 😌👌❤️
I don't think I've seen anyone commenting on the audience reaction at 4:31? In Episode 20, there's a woman in the audience who purposefully trips Anne, leading to Alex's blowup and the Robert Grimm students being ejected from the auditions. In this audience reaction, we see that same woman watching the end of the performance with a captivated expression. I can't help but wonder how this will impact things going forward!
This whole animatic is simply phenomenal, Rambu! As always, your attention to all the little details and your amazing execution have created a video I can't help but keep coming back to watch! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing gift with us!!
The neck bopping just got to me.. Eugene be rocking hamilton with those neck bops
Queenie as Hercules Mulligan was such a slay- she's so badass I love itttt
Holy crap. What an absolutely fantastic piece of art.
Everything, from the expressions to the way you set each scene to the absolute crazy fight scene.
Probably be best animatic I’ve seen.
THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS AWESOME ANIMATIC!!!!
WORDS CAN'T EXPRESS HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS, IT'S SO COOL!! CONGRATS TO EVERYONE WHO GOT THEIR OCS IN TOO
Oh my God the animation on this is so smooth and amazing also this looks like it’s a 3-D animation 4:12
Oh my goodness! The dynamic camerawork is a mile above anything you've done here before! Such an amazing piece, thank you so much for sharing!
Edit I wa sonly halfway thru HOLY FROG WHAT AM I PUTTING IN MY EYES RN?!?!?!?!?!?!?
@boolightningstudios This creator is something special, for sure
0:23 I can see that Steven Universe inspiration in Eugene's sword...
Also a few hours ago I saw this--and was blown away. I immediately binge-read your webtoon and animations in a few hours, and I am BLOWN AWAY by how well that context enriches these animatics, while they still awe alone. I have a direct before-after comparison, and I am LOVING this story!!
Theres so much that mind cant process!
I literally stoped the video every second to see everything. All the ocs looks fantastic im so happy for them, and omg Queenie as Hercules Gabrielle as Lafayette and Wendy's parts hurted me so much.
Congrats to everyone and amazing work Rambu this really made my day
The part with Queenie the being the spie and how she's getting the information RAP had me giggling and laughing like a kid watching a favorite trick.
Also great animatics and I can see that you're getting better and better. Keep it up and I'll be here watching.
RAMBU THE FIGHT SCENES???? WHICH DEMON DID U MAKE A DEAL WITH OMG THAT WAS AMAZINGGGGG
the fight scenes were GOD-TIER (ESPECIALLY the sequence with the canon and eugene's quick draw shot, holy shit-) but can we talk about the hercules/queenie intro sequence?????? IM A SUCKER FOR TEXT. the special effects make me INSANE here, with the stuff like the typewriter bit and the way the scroll eugene threw down extended into an actuasl map.......HOOOOOOO boy im re-watching this at LEAST five more times
"The world turned upside-down." Gives me hope for the rest of the OC story!
This video is an absolute work of art from start to finish and I adored watching it so much. So many great moments others have already pointed out, so I'll just say I absolutely loved Eugene's sassy gun twirl at 1:12
chills and tears everytime i watch a new upload and see my favorite rats animated ....
the horse running animation wAS so perfectio
OH MY GOSH THE MOVEMENTS ARE SO SWELL MADE AND THE ACTION SHOTS AND SCENES AND AND AND
*oh my god, I see a fluffy tail I REPEAT I SEE A FLUFFLY TAIL OMG THANK YOU FOR ADDING RJ IN I FEEL SO AAAAAAAA*
you. are. INSANE. THIS IS GOD-TIER ANIMATIC
YOURE ONE OF MY BIGGEST INSSPRATIONS FR ONSMH IT WAS AMAZING THE WAY YOU ANIMATE IS INSANE AND THE EXMOTIONS AND CHARCTERS DESIGNS AND THE LAYOUT AND THE PACING AND MAN OH MAN BRO IT WAS INSANE ADORED IT THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK LOVE YOUR OCS AND STORY SM AAA✨✨✨✨🌺🌺🌺🌺🤸♀🤸♀
I almost never comment but I had to break that streak for this. I’ve followed your channel since Defying gravity and to see your improvement has left me speechless. THE FIGHT SCENES! THE EXPRESSIONS! THE PERSPECTIVE! Your honestly one of my biggest inspirations and I hope your phenomenal work continues!
1:40 OH. Eliza is the goth rat who got kicked out....and she and the Ratian Grimm schoolkids are "expecting" Eugene to get the lead role...and do a great job. It shows the pressures she's under. And once Eugene does well, goth mouse girl (sorry I just started the comic a few hours ago, don't have names memorized yet!) is happy for her! And Eugene is relieved that she did good!
Plus Dr. Wolfgang is in more performances (in part bc the cast expands--rather than just Wendy and Eugene from "Defying Gravity") because she's got plenty at stake, since the principal is threatening her job and the Grimm school.
OMG, WHY DIDN’T I FIND THIS CHANNEL EARLIER!?!? The way he wear his coat, I was already impressed with that then that FIGHT SCENE!!! THIS ANIMATION SO SMOOTH I CAN’T OMG CAN’T EXPLAIN BY WORDS!! HOW DID YOU EVEN DRAW THAT MAP!? This may be the best animatic I ever seen!! I just subscribed now!! 0:56 Also this is my favorite part lol
Since you are seemingly new here, might I interest you in the fact that these animatics are part of the creators own comic, called "Musical Pipers"? :3
You can read it on both Instagram and Webtoons!
@@aniflowers1998 Thanks for telling me!! I read everything and it was awesome!!
The story that was told in this animation was perfect as usual. What I wasn’t expecting was the incorporation of the 3-D backgrounds everything moved so smoothly it makes me want to see a fully animated version even more I can’t wait to see what happens next I think it’s time to rock ‘n’ roll to the next scene 😊
Rambu, it is not an exaggeration to say your are my favorite artist/animator on youtube, and the competition isn't high far outside the platform either. Your style has such an inspired energy, you have a wonderful sense of dynamic and scale, and your angles and rhythm match each song choice perfectly. I'm bouncing up and down in my seat with excitement every time i get a notification. Please keep doing the work that makes you the happiest, because it motivates several other artists like myself :)
AHHHHH SO GOODDDDD THE IMPACT FRAME ON HERCULES JUMP 💀
ALSO THE FIGHTS, EXPRESSIONS, CHARACTER ANIMATION, AND ENDING
Not 100% familiar with the characters and their story but have seen pretty much all your videos and HOLY SHIT YOU'RE SO GOOD AND THIS HAS TO BE MY FAVORITE SO FAR
Not just because it's from one of a few musicals I like and am VERY familiar with, but all the actions and the movement and everything IT'S SO FUCKING GOOOOOD
The horse animation was a shock, and the fighting was SO LOVELY AND FLUID AND *THE* SHIT, and THE SURRENDER AND "if this really means freedom" LIKE THAT SHIT HITS, AND IT'S SO GOOD WTF
*😭💜ENVYYYYYYY 💖💖💖*
Why you gotta make banger videos with banger visuals to banger songs >:0000
I haven't seen this talked about much but I'm loving the parallels between Eugene getting the lead role for Alex, and Hamilton (played by Eugene) winning the Battle of Yorktown for Eliza (played by Alex).
OP. OP OH MY GOD. OH MY GOD OH MY GOD
THIS IS GENUINELY THE BEST ANIMATIC I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE. IM ACTUALLY AT A LOSS FOR WORDS LIKE THIS WAS A STRAIGHT-UP CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE
THE WAY YOU UTILISE BOTH 3D AND 2D ELEMENTS IN THIS ANIMATIC…. ELEVATING IT TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL….
AND THE CAMERA MOVEMENTS? THE PERSPECTIVES? THE COMPOSITION AND DYNAMICS OF EVERY SINGLE SHOT? THE ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING CINEMATOGRAPHY????? OP ILL PASS OUT
AND THE WAY YOU ANIMATED THE MOVEMENTS OF YOUR INCREDIBLE CHARACTERS….. BRO I DONT EVEN KNOW HOW TO DESCRIBE IT….. YOU UNDERSTAND HUMAN MOTION AND EXPRESSIONS SO WELL ITS ACTUALLY DRIVING ME CRAZY….. THERES SO MUCH FLUIDITY AND EMOTION AND PERSONALITY IN EVERY SINGLE SHOT OF YOUR CHARACTERS…… OP I WILL BLEED AND DIE FOR THEM!!!!!!!! I LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!
GOD. GOD OP THANK YOU SO SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR WORK….. IT’S GENUINELY BOTH A PRIVILEGE AND AN HONOR TO BE ABLE TO ACCESS YOUR PHENOMENAL WORK….. YOUR WORK WILL GO ON TO INSPIRE COUNTLESS MORE!!!! THANK U SO MUCH OP
THIS LOOKS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. THE CAMERA MOVEMENTS, THE IGH SCENES- I'M JUT IN AWE FOR THE TALENT THAT YOU HAVE
OH MY FRIKIN GOD r u even human??? how can a human being make such a beautiful, fantastic, extraordinary animation as good as this? oh ny god...
also, luv eliza :>
That fight choreography is gorgeous
LITERALLY your animations always has the grasp on my soul like WOW!? THE SCENE , THE CHARACTER'S MOVEMENTS , THE DELIVERY EVERYTHING-
amazing 😤💕💕💕
THIS IS TERRIFIYNGLY AMAZING
Revolution Rodents.
yeah i think thats probably a good name for it. amazing work on this!
Okay, this animatic blew my expectations out of the water. Like WOW. I'm going to make a long as heck comment on the scenes, symbolisms I think I caught and thoughts on what is going to happen from now on. So please bear with me and I'll fix any errors once I'm on my laptop.
*Characters*
Eugene as Alexander Hamilton.
OFC she plays the main role, but what symbolises here is how she leads not only the Robert Grimm High students to having a chance on stage, but also all Ratians. She will lead them to victory. Also, like Hamilton, she had an unhappy childhood where she thinks she won't get a good life, but she has her friends with her to get through everything and get what she wants: to perform
Gabrielle as Marquis de Lafayette
Queenie as Hercules Mulligan
Wendy as John Laurens
Eugene's friends. Like Hamilton having a group of friends who're there for him, these are the ones there for her. I'll get to how their role fits their character and story in a bit.
Dr. W. As George Washington
Other than being a strict teacher of the class, Dr. W. Kinda trust Eugene, so with this, Eugene is like Dr. W's right-hand man so then they can get a hopeful future for Ratians and be treated right.
Alex as Elizabeth Schuyler
Not really shippy, but more like Alex waiting for Eugene to win and get the main role to prove everyone wrong.
*Scenes and Symbolisms*
0:11 I was hoping History Has Its Eyes On You would make it in here, and I was not disappointed! Because right now, History does have its eyes on Eugene. Everyone is watching and judging her every move, hoping she makes any mistake for them to fail her. But right now, Eugene is here to make History to get the main role for not just her sake, but every Ratians.
0:45 The Lafayette and Hamilton scene highlights how Gabrielle always pushes Eugene to be the one in the spotlight, despite him having a better chance at the main role.
1:06 onwards. Eugene refuses to give up her shot for the main role as she prepares to lead the Ratians to what they should have the right to like everyone else. Further along, she reflects on her life, and the friends she met, and that Alex (as Eliza) is waiting for her to get the main role for everyone's sake.
2:25 Okay, everyone screamed for Queenie to be Hercules, and again, NOT DISAPPOINTED. The energy she emits in the way she moves and poses are PERFECT. Other than her personality and power being perfect for this role, but it's also because she knows Wendy's dad's secret, so she is indeed "a spy."
2:44 onwards. Not an analysis on the symbolism but HOLY CRAP THE FRAME SHOTS, ANGLES AND MOVEMENTS for the battle scenes. HOW?!? You really out did yourself!
3:20 I'll say what I have to say about Wendy as Laurens here. Wendy is Eugene's best and closest friend. And like the Hamilton Musical fandom, some ships the two girls together like shipping Hamilton and Laurens together. Wendy fighting in South Carolina is the same as her fighting for her main role in another team. However, she's getting killed over it. I'm not saying she'll die, but basically her existence and identity as herself is killed off if not completely over what is forced on her.
3:54 onwards. The world is turned upside down thanks to Eugene. Needless to say (and hopefully what this animatic is showing), Eugene and her team won. The Ratians "performing" are reacting to the news that Eugene basically defied all expectations and won for them. Even the audience (including the Heather Chandler rip off) are moved and in awe by her performance. Wendy's asshat of a father isn't, but who knows what he's scheming under that smile. Wendy leaving is either because it's her turn to perform next, or that she cannot cheer for Eugene in front of her father.
And at the end of it all, this amazing performance, is all done by Eugene herself.
*Thoughts on what will happen*
Unless there's some BS on saying why Eugene and her team didn't win and not allowing her to get the main role, she basically won. As the song said, the world is turned upside down because of her. The Ratians are cheering for her. The audience are amazed by how a Ratian can perform. If there is a chance the higher ups try to sabotage Eugene's grades on her performance, I think Queenie, "the spy" will leak the video she caught on Wendy's father to bring his downfall (which is risky).
It's all risky for Wendy though, because even if she's set to win, it will be rigged. So she will ultimately lose either way. In my opinion, Wendy is never meant to win (unless again, rigged), because she always had Eugene's help to study on how to play the characters for their performance. She doesn't have that anymore.
Okay! That's the end of my ramble! Amazing work! This is a super long comment, but your series and animatic deserves an essay written! I wish you an amazing day and get some time to rest! Looking forward to your next updates! Cheers!
THE FIGHT SCENE THE ANIMATION??? GOD DANG BRO! ITS SO SMOOTH!!
Every time I watch one of these. I feel like I’m gonna cry form how good it is. It’s so well planned out, there are some shots that are literally breathtaking, and the characters have so much life and expression! I know this sounds corny and what everyone says about these things but I really do sincerely think these animatics are the best kind out there.
THE 3D MODELS?? OMFG ITS AMAZING
AHHHH I AM SCREAMING I LOVE LOVE LOVE THE FIGHTING SEQUENCES SO MUCH MAN
The ending gave me chills as well it's just too good you are just so underrated-
2:24 HERE IT COMES
I love this bit
This is, without a doubt, one of the best animatics to anything I've ever seen. Like, holy smokes, it's so fluid! I love it!
Awesome work!
ANOTHER MUSICAL ANIMATIC FROM ONE OF MY FAV ANIMATORS OMFG I LOVE IT ITS INCREDIBLE YOURE IMCREDIBLE
HAMILTON IS MY FAVOURITE MUSICAL!!! I LOVE ALL YOUR ANIMATICS BUT THIS IS AMAZING!! Like…. This is too much …. I can’t describe how much I love this..
I may be a week late but I'm still going to keep my record of praising every animatic! It was incredible! Your dynamic movements got even better and it made the fighting so fluid and I could feel the power behind every hit, dodge, and shot. Expertly put together, emotion, physical power, and locations all working in tandum to make something amazing!
this whole thing is so cool 😭😭 the fight scene??¿? the compostion!!! THE OOMF U GIVE TO THE CHARACTERS esp at "immigrants, we get the job done" omg
I'm living for Queenie and Mulligan, and the battle scene was so well done!
At this time i wonder if your whole plan with these gordeous animations was somewhat of "i am going to create the most dope animation portfolio"
I've said this before and I'll say as many times as I have to till the world recognizes it. Rambu is an animation GOD. Since their first Musical Piper animatic she's done nothing but perfect masterpieces and somehow they just keep improving. It's almost been a bit over a year since we were blessed with Defying Gravity. She's everything I wish I could be and one of my biggest inspirations.
Oh my lord, this is so good! It was so worth the wait. The smooth animation all over, and the use of roles to show how the characters are going outside of the show.
And Queenie as Hercules Mulligan? Perfection. Utter and complete.
Sweet Jeezy, this was BEAUTIFUL!
I kid you not, my jaw DROPPED during that fight sequence. And Queenie's bit? Chef's Kiss Perfection
옴마야 확실히 옴총나다.. 요거요거 영어도 공부하게하고 어마어마한 모션도 보고 알먹고 병아리키우기네..
The atmosphere of this animatic was so fun to watch and I love how each animatic matches the vibe of each song! The comic kind of layouts were a great way to illustrate past events while maintaining the action-packed vibe it was amazing!!!
YOOOOO the fight scene is just so smooth, really loved the cinematography you did for this animatic
Rambu, can you just fucking direct a animated movie? I love your videos so much.
EXCUSE ME !?!?!?!?! EXCUSE ME !!!!! THE SWORDFIGHT SCENE WITH THE ONE TENSE MOMENT WHERE UR HEART SINKS AND THEN U BREATHE A SIGH OF RELIEF WHEN HE SHOOTS THE OTHER ONE WITH THE PISTOL. OMG OMG OMG OMG I CANT EVEN
와 진짜.....제가 지금까지본 애니메이션 뮤직 비디오들 중에서 가장 프레임구성이 완벽한거 같아요....거를타선이 하나도 없어요....당신은 진짜.....천재 그자체....
I was here pretty early but I decided to watch it first
My body is shivering in excitement as I watch this
AND RAMBU DIDN'T LET US DOWN
THE MOVEMENT OF THE FIGHT SCENE IS FAR AMAZING FROM WHAT I EXPECTED
All the waiting is worth it
I'm telling you
IT'S WORTH IT
Sawing almost everyone's OC in the animation once again make me so happy
Rambu you really out did yourself 😭
We love you
Something I’m realizing is that every pair of roles which the Eugene/Wendy duo end in tragedy/separation. The nature of the tragedies are interesting as well, as I think they represent each character + their part in the eventual falling out.
(Brief spoilers for Wicked, Dear Evan Hansen, Beetlejuice, Hadestown, and Hamilton.)
Elphaba and Glinda was a friendship/(implied romantic) relationship which fell apart when Elphaba (Eugene) found out the truth about Oz and the Wizard. Elphaba left her home, becoming the Wicked Witch of the West, while Glinda stayed, living in regret of not being able to go with Elphaba.
Evan and Zoey (who we briefly see in Waving Through A Window) are a friendship/(later)romantic relationship that falls apart after Evan (Eugene) reveals the truth about Connor’s death. Zoey’s family cuts contact with Evan, but the musical ends with the two meeting again, their relationship unmended but the two coming to an understanding. Evan’s story ends in self-acceptance.
Lydia and Beetlejuice is less tragic, but the two realized their friendship is a bit messed up when, after Beetlejuice becomes human, Lydia (Wendy) literally backstabs him to kill him. She expresses remorse but feels as if she had to do it, and the two part ways as Beetlejuice’s ghost goes off on a self-discovery journey. Lydia’s story ends with a mended (found) family.
Orpheus and Eurydice are lovers, and when Eurydice dies, Orpheus ventures to the Underworld to rescue her. Hades promises them that, if they can make it to the surface without Orpheus looking back (not knowing if Eurydice’s following) then she can live. The musical ends with Orpheus’s (Wendy)‘s fear and paranoia getting the best of him and he looks back, unintentionally betraying Eurydice and killing her.
Hamilton and Laurens are best friends and could have arguably been lovers. The two die apart from each other, both in distance and in years. It’s outside circumstances that lead to Laurens (Wendy)‘s death and Hamilton’s (Eugene)‘s subsequent deterioration.
I think it’s neat how the animatics foreshadow Eugene and Wendy’s relationship based on the characters they play.
Ehem, what? 😧
I have never loved an animatic so much until today…🥹🥹🥹
This is awesome!!!!!!!
Personally I am sick of the Hamilton oversaturation, but DAMN you for making so Artistically action packed and Fucking amazing. Now you have me hooked on Hamilton again!
HOLY SHIT THIS WAS AWESOME! The Newspaper freeze frames had me jumping for Joy, this was amazing thank you!!!!
This freaking rules. I love all these animatics so much man you have no idea.
And I don’t care how many people say it‘s overrated or basic, Hamilton is easily one of the best musicals out there.
2:40 also this frame is so dang good
Hamilton is my favorite musical EVER! I am so glad you are doing it
This is the smoothest animatic I've ever seen omfg
Damn. Just...damn. I often imagine scenes in my head while listening to music. A good portion of my Hamilton head-movie has just been replaced this beauty. Bravo once again for conveying everything from the ecstatic energy of the fast paced moments to the tense drama of the slower ones. You have an amazing grasp of scene composition and facial expression. Love what you do and I can't wait for what comes next.
This is breathtaking as always! The camera work, the pacing, the gestures! And don't think that I didn't notice the little horse running animation there!
GOD! I love your work so much. Thank you for existing and doind what you do! My days are better because this exists.
THIS IS SO FREAKING GOOD LIKE THE ANIMATION AND PERSPECTIVES AND EVERYTHING ARE ALL JUST PERFECTION TYSM FOR BLESSING US WITH THIS RAMBU
Man that was GREAT!!! The best part of these isn’t just the beautiful story but the funky music and upgrade in animation. All these together make me excited for them EACH AND EVERY TIME!!! You go Rambu!
Everything was astonishing, from the characters, animations (especially these horses) the camerawork and the song. Rambu,You and your art are a wonder
YOOOOO IT LOOKS SO MUCH!! JUST MUCH!! 3D?? ALSO THE BATTLE SCENES, IT FLOATS SO WELL TOGETGER🫠🫠
2:44 - 3:04 JESUS CHRIST THAT ANIMATION WAS AMAZING WTF
I watch this and I wonder why Rambu only has 40k subs, this deserves 1 mil
omg thats perfect throwback to my happy 12 years old... im crying thx owo
like sweet 16 but cringy